The Fellowship of St. Moses the Black 33rd Annual Conference

Oct. 23-25, 2026

Saints Peter & Paul
Romanian Orthodox Church
Dearborn Heights, MI

Fellowship of St. Moses the Black: National Conference
October 10-12, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI
Sponsorship Opportunities 

Gold – $5,000
Promotion at the conference highest attended event
Whole page ad in the conference program
Name & Logo on the Registration page and on St. Moses website for a year
Vendor Booth is half price
Social Media Recognition
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Large Logo on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Silver – $3,000
Promotion at the conference second highest attended event
Whole page ad in the conference program
Vendor Booth is half price
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Social Media Recognition
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Small logo on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Bronze – $1,000
Promotion at the conference
Half page ad in the conference program
Vendor Booth is half price
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Patron – $500
1/4 page ad in the conference program
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Sponsor – $250
1/8 page ad in the conference program
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Supporter – $100
Name on printed program

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Mt. Monica Mitchell,
Fundraising Chair with any questions: mtkmonicamitchell@mosestheblack.org
The conference is also accepting anonymous donations at:

Gold – $5,000
Promotion at the conference highest attended event
Whole page ad in the conference program
Name & Logo on the Registration page and on St. Moses website for a year
Vendor Booth is half price
Social Media Recognition
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Large Logo on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Silver – $3,000
Promotion at the conference second highest attended event
Whole page ad in the conference program
Vendor Booth is half price
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Social Media Recognition
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Small logo on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Bronze – $1,000
Promotion at the conference
Half page ad in the conference program
Vendor Booth is half price
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Patron – $500
1/4 page ad in the conference program
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Free Conference Registration for 1 person
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Sponsor – $250
1/8 page ad in the conference program
List as a sponsor on the Registration page and the St. Moses website for a year
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
Supporter – $100
Name on Conference T-shirt and printed program
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Fr. Dn. Cecil Mitchell,
Conference Director with any questions: Cmitchell@mosestheblack.org
The conference is also accepting anonymous donations at:

 “Equipping for the work of reconciliation and sharing the African roots of Christianity”

Schedule of Events for Attendees

Friday Afternoon
1 pm – Tour Shuttle/Carpool departure
4:30 pm – Registration and Check-In
5:00 pm – Dinner & Fellowship

Friday Evening

6 pm – Welcome and Opening Prayer – Dr. Carla & Shan
6:05 pm – Akathist to St. John – Fr. Alexii Altschul
6:40 pm – President Address – Mother Katherine
7:15 pm – Break
7:30 pm – Fr. Dcn. John Greshem
8:00 pm – Dr. Carla Thomas
8:30 pm – Q&A with Speakers
8:45 pm – Break for fellowship
9:00 pm – Creative Open Share
10 pm – Closing Prayer

Saturday Morning

10 am – Divine Liturgy-Homily with Fr. Paul
11:45 am – Group Photo
12:00 pm – Brunch/Fellowship

Saturday Afternoon

12:45 pm – Fr. Moses Berry Memorial
1 pm – Akathist to St. Moses
1:30 pm – Guest Speaker TBA and Q&A
2:15 pm – Break
2:30 pm – Panel Discussion – Prison Ministry
3 pm – Breakout Groups
4 pm – Break
4:15 pm – Membership Meeting and Presentation (For members and interested parties)
5 pm – Vespers
6 pm – Dinner

 Saturday Evening
7 pm – Fr. Paul Abernathy
7:30 pm – Fr. Alexii Altschul
8 pm – Q&A
8:15 pm – Break
8:45 pm – Unbroken Circle (Open Share)
10 pm – Closing Prayer

Sunday Morning

8 am – Matins
9 am – Divine Services
11:30am – Agape Meal/Coffee Hour

 

Join us October 11th-13th in Indianapolis, Indiana!

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Here is the schedule of funeral services for Fr. Moses Berry:

Monday, January 15, 2024: Funeral Service of a Priest 6:00pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2024: Divine Liturgy and burial 10:00am followed by a meal
Services are at Theotokos “Unexpected Joy” Church 810 Woodbine Rd., Ash Grove, MO 65604

Abbess Katherine Weston – FSMB 2023 Conference – Anchored in the Lord

Bishop Gerasim – 2023 FSMB Conference – Anchored in the Lord

Hieromonk Alexii Altschul – 2023 FSMB Conference – Anchored in the Lord

Fr. Paul Abernathy – 2023 FSMB Conference – Anchored in the Lord

Fr. John Finley – 2023 FSMB Conference – Anchored in the Lord

Yelena Popovic – 2023 FSMB Conference – Presenting Her Next Film Project

Dr. Timothy Bartel – 2023 FSMB Conference – Presenting A Crown for Abba Moses

Terrence Roberts – Musician/Poet

Dn. John Gresham – 2023 FSMB Conference – Homily